Algeria

  • Survive and advance: Germany escapes Algeria scare Porto Alegre, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Germany survived a major test from Algeria on Monday at the Estadio Beira-Rio in the round of 16 as the European heavyweights needed goals from Andre Schurrle and Mesut Ozil to escape with a 2-1 extra-time win.. Jul 9
  • Germany begins knockout round against Algeria Porto Alegre, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Germany's venture into the knockout round begins on Monday when the European nation squares off with Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio.. Jul 9
  • Sly as a Fox: Slimani sends Algeria to second round Curitiba, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Islam Slimani's 60th-minute goal helped Algeria claim a 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday at the Arena da Baixada, sending the Desert Foxes to the second round for the first time in the nation's history.. Jul 9
  • Algeria, Russia set sights on knockout round Curitiba, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Russia and Algeria will close out the group stage of the World Cup on Thursday with a crucial Group H clash at the Arena da Baixada, with both sides hoping to secure a knockout round berth.. Jul 9
  • Quick strikes propel Algeria past South Korea Porto Alegre, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Algeria struck three times in a span of 12 first-half minutes on Sunday en route to a comfortable 4-2 destruction of South Korea at the Estadio Beira-Rio.. Jul 9
  • South Korea eyes three points against Algeria Porto Alegre, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - With knockout round hopes hanging in the balance, Algeria and South Korea will each look to move up the table when they meet at Estadio Beira-Rio on Sunday.. Jul 9
  • Belgium rallies to defeat Algeria Belo Horizonte, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Belgium avoided a disappointing defeat in its opening match of the World Cup, rallying from a one-goal deficit to get a 2-1 win over Algeria at the Estadio Mineirao on Tuesday.. Jul 9
  • Halilhodzoic calls time on Algeria job Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has announced he will not remain as coach after leading the country to an historic last-16 finish at the World Cup. Jul 7
  • Algeria's president calls to keep WC coach Algeria's president has led calls to keep Vahid Halilhodzic as coach of the national team after he guided it to the country's first time in the second round of the World Cup.. Jul 4
  • Algeria World Cup team retun home 'heroes' Algeria's World Cup team returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after their historic progress to the knockout stages was ended by Germany in extra-time.. Jul 2
  • Algeria fined for laser incident FIFA have fined the Algerian Football Federation 50,000 Swiss francs ($A61,797) for a laser beam shone in the face of Russia's goalkeeper by Algerian fans during their final group game.. Jun 30
  • Laser beam shines on Russian keeper Algeria has progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Russia, but controversy surrounds Islam Slimani's equaliser, with Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev appearing to have been distracted by a laser pen from the crowd.. Jun 26
  • Algeria eye historic progress v Russia Algeria can make history by qualifying for the second round of the World Cup for the first time in four appearances at the tournament, when they face Russia in Curitiba on Thursday (Friday AEST).. Jun 25
  • Algeria seeks first ever place in last 16 Thirty two years on from one of the most controversial moments in World Cup history, Algeria finally has a real opportunity to reach the second round of the World Cup for the first time.. Jun 24
  • Belgium D not all Ferraris: Algeria coach Turning down the hype on Belgium as the clear favourite in Group H, Algeria's coach risked insulting his opponents on Monday by saying they're not all "Ferraris.". Jun 16
  • Algeria beats Romania 2-1 World Cup-bound Algeria beat Romania 2-1 in a warm-up match on Wednesday marred by widespread fan disorder. Jun 6
  • Fan disorder mars Algeria's cup warm up World Cup-bound Algeria beat Romania 2-1 in a warm-up match on Wednesday marred by widespread fan disorder. Jun 4
  • World Cup 2014 Preview: Algeria primed to erase 2010 nightmare (SportsNetwork.com) - Algeria will make its second consecutive appearance in the World Cup and manager Vahid Halilhodzic will be hoping the side can erase a painful exit from the 2010 event in South Africa.. Jun 3
  • Halilhodzic names final Algeria squad Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has left forward Rafik Djebbour and midfielder Foued Kadir off his final 23-man squad for the World Cup. Jun 2
  • Halilhodzic wants revenge Vahid Halilhodzic is going to the World Cup in Brazil as coach of Algeria - the country that dashed his dreams of featuring at the last finals. May 18